Entry-Level R&D Engineer: Pilot Plants & Lab Equipment

Honeywell International Inc.; McCook (IL); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell International Inc. is seeking an entry‑level engineer to assist in the design, construction, modification, and commissioning of pilot plants and laboratory equipment for Research and Development in Illinois.

You will work under experienced engineers to deliver safe, reliable, and cost‑effective systems that meet project, environmental, and operational requirements. You will support project deliverables, participate in design reviews, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams while

Qualifications

• 6 months+ Academic, internship, co‑op, laboratory, shop, or project experience applying engineering fundamentals to equipment, process systems, fabrication, or construction.
• 6 months+ experience mechanical hands‑on engineering work.
• 6 months+ Working safely and effectively in pilot plant, laboratory, shop, and active construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, construction, installation, startup, and modification of pilot plants and laboratory equipment for Research and Development programs.
• Prepare and update engineering deliverables such as equipment specifications, design calculations, drawings, bills of materials, construction packages, and project documentation under appropriate technical guidance.
• Apply company health, safety, and environmental policies, engineering standards, and applicable regulations throughout design and construction activities.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard reviews, field walkdowns, equipment inspections, testing, commissioning, and readiness activities to help ensure systems can be operated safely and reliably.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day technical activities with engineers, researchers, technicians, craftspeople, vendors, contractors, and other cross‑functional team members.
• Assist with project planning, cost estimates, schedules, procurement, resource needs, and tracking for capital and expense projects.
• Evaluate practical design and fabrication alternatives, including in‑house and external options, for pilot plants and laboratory equipment.
• Provide field support during fabrication and construction, helping resolve technical issues involving piping, mechanical equipment, welding, machining, electrical systems, instrumentation, and general construction.
• Contribute to Lean Six Sigma and other continuous‑improvement efforts that reduce design cycle time, construction cost, rework, and project risk.
• Communicate project status, technical findings, risks, and recommended actions clearly in written and verbal updates.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Pilot plant experience

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

P&ID familiarity

Job description

Honeywell International Inc. is seeking an entry‑level engineer to assist in the design, construction, modification, and commissioning of pilot plants and laboratory equipment for Research and Development in Illinois.

You will work under experienced engineers to deliver safe, reliable, and cost‑effective systems that meet project, environmental, and operational requirements. You will support project deliverables, participate in design reviews, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams while